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Ministry of Steel
RINL pays rich homage to Bharat Ratna ,Babasaheb Dr. BR Ambedkar on his 132nd Birthday
RINL, the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant joined the Nation in celebrating the 132nd Jayanti of Bharat Ratna, Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar in Ukkunagaram on 14th April 2023.
Shri Atul Bhatt CMD, RINL garlanded the statue of Bharat Ratna Dr B R Ambedkar on this occasion in Ukkunagaram. Remembering Baba Saheb on his 132nd Birthday Celebration, Shri Atul Bhatt, CMD RINL said that Baba Saheb was a Towering and Multi-talented personality and We have to learn and imbibe the ideas and philosophy of Baba Saheb ..
Shri Atul Bhatt CMD exhorted RINL collective to develop multi skill approach of Baba Saheb and translate his philosophy in value creation for a profitable organisation .He said “Let’s find the spirit of Baba Saheb within us to face all the challenges and overcome them successfully”.
On this auspicious day a sapling of Bodhi tree was planted in the premises of Vaishakhi Buddha Vihar. Senior Officers and employees in large numbers participated in the programme.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
National Fisheries Development Board awarded “India Agribusiness Awards 2022”
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- MoS Dr. Sanjeev K Balyan presents “India Agribusiness Awards 2022”
award to NFDB
- India International Agro Trade and Technology Fair - 2022 organised
- Fair to showcase the development and modernisations achieved by key stakeholders in major sectors like food, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries & allied.
Dr. Sanjeev K Balyan , MoS MoFAHD and Dr. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog presented “India Agribusiness Awards 2022 to NFDB
National Fisheries Development Board , Hyderabad, a vibrant organization under the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India was one of the organisation to be awarded with “India Agribusiness Awards 2022” for the best Agribusiness Award under Fisheries Sector during the event for commemorating the services & support extended to the fisheries sector by playing a crucial and exemplary role dedicated to the stakeholders for supporting various need-based projects for technology upgradation, species diversification in aquaculture, dissemination of new and improved fish varieties, promoting seaweed cultivation, ornamental fisheries, training & capacity building etc. to bring a significant increase in fish production and productivity, improve the livelihoods of fishers, promote entrepreneurship opportunities in fisheries, employment generation, promote hygienic handling and marketing of fish and increase fish consumption.
Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture , an Indian Government body on technical collaborations with large number of national/international industrial associations and related organisations has organized “AgroWorld 2022” - India International Agro Trade and Technology Fair – 2022 from November 9-11, 2022 at Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Pusa Campus, New Delhi for showcasing the development and modernisations achieved by key stakeholders in major sectors like food, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries & allied.
As a part of this event, National Fisheries Development Board was awarded “India Agribusiness Awards 2022” for the best Agribusiness Award under Fisheries Sector for the exemplary work done in fisheries sector. Dr. Suvarna Chandrappagari, IFS, Chief Executive NFDB attended the event at Delhi and received the award from Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Minister of State of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Dr. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog at New Delhi.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President to embark on a four-day visit to Vietnam
VP to hold high-level talks with Vietnamese leaders
To attend 16th United Nations Day of Vesak
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu will embark on a four-day official visit to Vietnam from May 09. His visit is expected to enhance India’s comprehensive strategic partnership with the Southeast Asian nation.
Apart from holding one-on-one talks with the leaders of Vietnam, the Vice President will participate in the 16th United Nations Day of Vesak at Tam Chuc pagoda in Vietnam's northern Ha Nam province, on May 12 and deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session of the event themed as "Buddhist Approach to Global Leadership and Shared Responsibilities for Sustainable Societies."
Upon his arrival in Vietnam’s Capital Honoi, Shri Naidu will address the Indian Community at a reception hosted by the Ambassador of India.
The next day, the Vice President will pay tributes to martyrs at the National Monument of Heroes and Martyrs and proceed to Presidential palace where he will be accorded a ceremonial welcome.
Shri Naidu will interact with the Vice President of Vietnam, Mr. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh and hold delegation level talks. He will also meet Mr. Mme. Nguyen Kim Thi Ngan, Chairperson of National Assembly of Vietnam.
During the high level talks, the Vice President and his hosts are expected to discuss a wide range of issues including trade & investment relations. Giving better market access to India’s exports, exploring opportunities in oil and gas sectors, seeking support for Indian Pharmaceutical facilities in Vietnam, cooperation in defence and space technologies, training and capacity building of Vietnamese defence forces and strengthening of cultural bonds between the two nations are expected to figure during the talks.
On May 11, Shri Naidu will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where he will pay homage to the late President, Mr. Ho Chi Minh. The Vice President will also meet the Indian community and Vietnamese beneficiaries of the Jaipur Foot Artificial Limb Fitment Camp organized in Vietnam under the ‘India for Humanity’ initiative launched to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. In the afternoon, Shri Naidu will meet the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc in a separate engagement.
On May 12, Shri Naidu will participate in the inaugural function of the 16th United Nations Day of Vesak at Tam Chuc pagoda in Vietnam's Ha Nam province and will deliver the key note address.
Considered sacred to Buddhists, Vesak is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Buddha, his attainment of enlightenment and his passing away.
Shri Naidu’s participation at the event is expected to further strengthen ties between India and Buddhist communities worldwide. The event is expected to attract more than 10,000 Buddhist followers, 1,500 religious dignitaries, researchers, scientists and others from all over the world.
Ministry of Power
POSOCO signs MoU with IMD for better electricity grid management
National grid operator POSOCO signed a memorandum of understanding with India Meteorological Department  today where both the parties agreed that weather information provided by IMD will be used by the Power System Operators across the India for better management of Indian Power System and for the purpose of analysis.
The MoU was signed by Sh. S. R. Narasimhan, Chairman and Managing Director , POSOCO and Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General , IMD at NRLDC, POSOCO office. The meeting was attended by other senior officials from both sides.
IMD will make available current weather information every hour or at lesser intervals. It will provide weather forecasts of temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, rainfall up to next 36 hours for the identified stations. It will also provide the snowfall forecast of hilly States and also along the route of important transmission lines passing through hilly terrains. It will provide weather parameters forecast at Renewable Energy plant locations.
The last MoU between POSOCO and IMD was signed on 18 May 2015.
Power System Operation Corporation is a wholly owned Government of India Schedule A enterprise under the Union Ministry of Power. It is responsible to ensure the integrated operation of the National Electricity Grid in a secure manner. It consists of five Regional Load Despatch Centres  and the National Load Despatch Centre  under The Electricity Act, 2003.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Mentoring the Mentors: Startup India Innovation Week presents Mentor Masterclass for Industry Mentors providing guidance to Startups
Mumbai, January 12, 2023
16th January. Yes, that is the day Startup India started up. The day which is being celebrated as National Startup Day.
To celebrate the spirit of Indian startup ecosystem and mark this momentous day, we have chosen 10th January 2023 to 16th January 2023 as Startup India Innovation Week. In this context, various workshops, capacity building sessions and events are being hosted by Startup India, with each session dedicated to a particular theme pertaining to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India. Enter MAARG, a platform which serves the national goals of promoting entrepreneurship and yes, the spirit of entrepreneurship.
MAARG , the National Mentorship Platform is a one-stop platform to facilitate mentorship for startups across diverse sectors, functions, stages, geographies, and domains.
As a part of the week-long celebration of entrepreneurship, Department for Promotion of Industry, and Internal Trade  under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, with the support of Zone Startups India is organizing the MAARG Mentor Masterclass on 13th January 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at 25th Floor, P. J. Towers , Dalal Street, Fort, Mumbai. Besides mentors attending in person, outstation mentors too will be able to virtually join the session.
The objective of the workshop is to equip the attendees with effective ways of mentoring startups, by enhancing their capacities and knowledge. Industry stalwarts who possess expertise in the area will mentor the mentors.
- Framework for Effective Mentoring by Bhushan Gajaria, Founder, Beehive Capital
- Helping your Mentees Raise a Round of Capital by Vikrant Potnis, FundEnable
- Panel Discussion on What Founders expect from Mentors by Mr Prasad Menon, CEO, CIBA
Both MAARG Mentors as well as aspiring mentors have been invited to be a part of the Masterclass.
Startup India
So, what is Startup India? It is a flagship initiative intended to catalyze startup culture and build a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India. Since its launch in 2016, the Startup India Initiative has rolled out several programs to support entrepreneurs, build a robust startup ecosystem and transform India into a country of job creators rather than job seekers. These programs are managed by a dedicated Startup India Team, reporting to the Department for Industrial Policy and Promotion  under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Two Days State Mourning from February 6th as a mark of respect on the passing away of Sushri Lata Mangeshkar
It is with profound sorrow that the Government of India announces the passing away of Sushri Lata Mangeshkar today. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the Government of India has decided that there will be two days State Mourning from today throughout India.
The National Flag will be flown at half-mast from 06.02.2022 to 07.02.2022 throughout India and there will be no official entertainment.
It has also been decided that a State Funeral will be accorded to Sushri Lata Mangeshkar.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India sustains steady trend of dipping %Active Cases
Active caseload only 15.11% of Total Positive Cases
76% of Total Active Cases in 10 Most Affected States
India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases as a percentage of the total positive cases. Presently the active cases for only 15.11% of the total positive cases of the country, standing at 9,40,441.
From 33.32 % on 1st August to 15.11% on 30th September, the active cases have less than halved in two months.
The continuous upward trajectory of India’s Recovery Rate has touched 83.33% today. 86,428 have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours.
The total recovered cases stand at 51,87,825 . The gap between Recovered cases and Active cases has crossed 42 lakh . With increasing number of recoveries, this gap is continuously widening.
With the decreasing active caseload in the country, the active patients are sustained below 10 lakhs since 22nd September.
More than 76% of the Active Cases are concentrated in 10 States viz. Maharashtra, Karnataka , Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Assam, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.
Maharashtra contributes maximum with more than 2,60,000 active cases.
Following the TEST, TRACK, TRACE, TREAT, TECHNOLOGY strategy, States and UTs are registering speedy recoveries.
14 States & UTs have less than 5,000 active cases.
10 States/UTs contribute 78% of the total recovered Cases. Maharashtra leads the tally with more than 10,00,000 recoveries followed by Andhra Pradesh with more than 6,00,000 cases.
80,472 new confirmed cases were recorded in last 24 hours.
76% of the new cases are from 10 States and UTs. Maharashtra has contributed the maximum to the new cases with nearly 15,000 cases followed by Karnataka with more than 10,000 cases.
1,179 case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours.
Of these, nearly 85% are concentrated in ten State/UTs of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
More than 36% of new fatalities reported are from Maharashtra .
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 184.31 Cr
Over 1.72 Cr vaccine doses administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 13,672
1,335 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.76%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.23%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 184.31 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,20,52,965 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 1.72 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10403684
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2nd Dose
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10000301
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Precaution Dose
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4465702
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18413239
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2nd Dose
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17510947
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Precaution Dose
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6878117
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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17291282
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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57196248
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2nd Dose
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38160158
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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554623395
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2nd Dose
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466099614
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202751358
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2nd Dose
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185365997
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126739339
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2nd Dose
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115462075
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Precaution Dose
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11827921
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Precaution Dose
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2,31,71,740
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Total
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1,84,31,89,377
Following a continuous downward trend, India’s Active Caseload declines to today 13,672 Active cases now constitute 0.03% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.76%. 1,918 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,24,90,922.
1,335 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 6,06,036 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 78.97 Cr  cumulative tests.
There has been a sustained fall in the weekly and daily Positivity Rates too. Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.23% and the Daily Positivity rate is also reported to be 0.22%.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Role of MPs/Elected Representatives in Implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
Since August 2019, Government of India in partnership with States is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission -Har Ghar Jal to make provision of potable water to every rural household of the country by 2024 through tap water connection.
Further, recognizing the key role Members of Parliament / elected representatives can play in mobilizing the local community and empowering them to ensure assured piped water supply in rural homes, provisions have been made in the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission to enable their participation to make Jal Jeevan Mission truly a people’s movement, i.e. 'Jan Andolan'. An advisory has been issued to all States/ UTs elaborating the roles of MPs and they can participate in the meetings of District Water & Sanitation Mission , get involved in activities such as quarterly review of progress in districts, promote community engagement and participation, prioritize convergence of other centrally sponsored programme funds, resolution of bottlenecks in implementation of schemes, etc. States are repeatedly advised from time to time to adhere to the advisories issued in the matter.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Japanese Ambassador Mr Kenji Hiramatsu calls on MoS PMO Dr Jitendra Singh
Discussed projects for J&K, Ladakh and North East region
The Ambassador of Japan Mr Kenji Hiramatsu called on the Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, here today. The Japanese Ambassador has spent about 3 years and 11 months in India and his tenure in India witnessed unprecedented transformation of India-Japan relationship under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Mr Shinzo Abe.
During the meeting, the Minister discussed various projects from J&K, Ladakh and North East region. Dr Jitendra Singh mentioned about the training of Nursing Care Workers . He said that under the Technical Intern Training Programme , 12 candidates from Jammu have been selected in Japanese companies. The Ambassador assured to extend TITP programme in North Eastern region with participation of Government of Japan. The Minister proposed that in future, 100 students can be taken under TITP programme from Ladakh as well, with 50 each from Leh and Kargil respectively.
The Minister said that a huge headway has been made in the level of collaboration in various fields such as bullet trains, nuclear, space technology and railways. Dr Jitendra Singh said that Japan shares emotional and historical relation with India, especially in North East. He added that Japan has specialisation in food processing units. He said that there is huge potential for opening specialised food parks for J&K apples, cherry, strawberry and Ladakh berry, on the lines of citrus fruit parks in North East. Dr Singh said that substantial engagement and investment has been done by Japan in North East under Modi Government, specially in the state of Manipur.
The Minister congratulated the Japanese Ambassador for his successful tenure in India and his contribution towards realisation of the vision of the two leaders. He mentioned that Mr Hiramatsu’s tenure saw some major achievements, such as conclusion of a bilateral Nuclear Deal , establishment of Digital and Health Partnerships , agreement on commencement of ACSA negotiations , agreement on Japanese Language Education in India and Disaster Risk Reduction . The Minister particularly thanked the Ambassador for his contribution in establishment of the India-Japan Act East Forum which is an important mechanism for synergising India’s “Act East Policy” and Japan’s “Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy”. Speaking about the Act East Forum, the Minister said that the Forum has brought all the relevant stakeholders together, and synergised towards implementation of ongoing and new projects in the North-East region.
The Minister wished that Mr Kenji Hiramatsu’s successor would continue working with the same commitment and help in realising the true potential of India-Japan Special Strategic partnership.
Special Service and Features
Seizure of Exotic Species 2 Nos. of Fennec Fox  By Chennai Air Customs
Based on intelligence, one male passenger holder of Indian Passport arrived from Bangkok by Flight no/ TG337 dated 06.12.2022 was intercepted by the Chennai Air Customs Officers. On examination of check in luggage, the following exotic species were found and seized under the Customs Act, 1962 read with Wildlife Protection act 1972:
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Sl.No.
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Name
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Quantity
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CITES Status
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Condition of the animals
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1
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Fennec Fox 
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2 number
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Appendix II
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Live
The above mentioned species with serial no.1 will be deported back to Bangkok via Thai Airways flight.
Further investigation is under progress, according to a press release issued by Dr.M.Mathew Jolly, Pr.Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Supply of Drinking Water in Arid Districts
Since August 2019, Government of India, in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission  for making provision of potable tap water supply to every rural household, including those in arid and water scarce districts, by 2024. The estimated outlay of the mission is Rs. 3.60 lakh Crore, out of which Central share is Rs. 2.08 lakh Crore.
At the time of announcement of Jal Jeevan Mission, 3.23 Crore households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, more than 6.61 Crore rural households have been provided with tap water connections in last 35 months. Thus, as of date, out of 19.13 Crore rural households in the country, 9.84 Crore  households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes.
Under the mission, 30% weightage is assigned for difficult terrains which inter alia include areas under Desert Development Programme  and Drought Prone Area Programme  while allocating the fund, to prioritize the coverage in these areas. Further, provisions have been made in the operational guidelines for planning and implementation of bulk water transfer from long distances and regional water supply schemes for ensuring tap water supply in drought-prone & water-scarce areas/ areas with inadequate rainfall or dependable ground water sources. In addition, provisions have also been made for source recharging, viz. dedicated bore well recharge structures, rain water recharge, rejuvenation of existing water bodies, etc., in convergence with other schemes such as MGNREGS, Integrated Watershed Management Programme , 15th Finance Commission tied grants to RLBs/ PRIs, State schemes, CSR funds, etc.
For villages in water-scarce areas, in order to save the precious fresh water, States are also being encouraged to plan new water supply scheme with dual piped water supply system, i.e. supply of fresh water in one and treated grey/ waste water in another pipe for non-potable/ gardening/ toilet flushing use. Moreover, the households in these areas are to be encouraged to use the faucet aerators that save a significant amount of water, in multiple taps they may be using inside their house.
This information was given by the Minister of State, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.